We're Paper Pregnant!

AT LAST! We can finally say that all the required documents are in route to our adoption agency and then off to Colombia by Friday, we hope! We consider ourselves pregnant on paper from this point...

Now, just to wait... and we're okay with the wait, as we have so many things to do and to get ready. Plus, it's that time of preparation, the time of prayer, and the moments where our dreams grow with anticipation! Yeah, those are the moments!

God is so good. He is so faithful. Even though, today is a very exciting day, I was a bit bummed earlier. Adoption expenses can be overwhelming. Ben and I were discussing it over the phone today. When I got off the phone with him, I felt more discouraged. But THEN...

Then, I drove home for lunch and checked the mail.

We had an unexpected surprise from one of Tatiana's friends and her family (I've actually became friends with her mom too, but it was through Tatiana). We had a letter with a check for $100!!!

What a blessing! What an encouragement... If it would have came a day earlier or a day later, I'm not sure I would have grasped God's awesomeness. I had just prayed after that phone call with Ben... God you're gonna have to do something if this is Your desire. I am willing to work extra; but we can't do this without You. Help us, Lord.

And then BAMM! haha!

I believe things get frustrating and are often anxiety provoking for me when I depend on my own strength and my own wisdom for things... and it's when I realize I'm running in circles, unable to complete tasks, confused, and even more frustrated that I fall on my face---

It's usually then, I realize that in my weakness He is strong; in my sadness and grief, it is Him that is my Joy; in the uncertainty of even the day to day routine, He is my Strong Tower, He is Unshakeable! He is Forevermore! He is with me! And He loves ME! He is MINE and I am HIS! My God is King of the Universe! Yeah, that's my Daddy! He is Amazing!

I am really awed that He went to all the trouble to coordinate people and things in such a way as this... this --what happened today! He knew I would need that reminder, that lift, that encouragement today... and there was a family that played such a huge part in that, and that I happened to have that conversation with Ben, and I just happened to be able to go home for lunch today... and to think that my Father coordinated all that for me?! Haha! Things like this make me feel so special and remind me that He is my Provider. In Him, I shall not want or be in need.

Anyways, the Paper Pregnant status was overshadowed by God showing out and putting me in my place, reminding me there is no room for doubt! I am so blessed and grateful for people like the "H" Family who believe in us and who support adoption. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Today, dear "H" Family, you sowed more than a financial seed... thank you, thank you! Can't wait to see you! God bless you! Thank you! Thank you!